On 18th July 1857, the University of Mumbai (then Bombay) was incorporated by an act of the Legislative Council of India. It was a culmination of the efforts of the prominent community members of Mumbai (Bombay) that led to the establishment of the University. Article by Akshay Chavan | Live History India In 1852, a… Continue reading The Birth of the University of Mumbai
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Rayomand Banajee takes VW Ameo to Podium in National Drag Race
Rayomand Banajee racing a Volkswagen Ameo, stunned the competition with an unexpected third place finish in the Unrestricted Category at Round 1 of the MMSC FMSCI National Drag Racing Championship. What started as a fun filled suggestion from Sirish Vissa, Head of Motorsport – Volkswagen India, soon turned serious as the Volkswagen Motorsport team put… Continue reading Rayomand Banajee takes VW Ameo to Podium in National Drag Race
Jiyo Parsi Phase 2 to focus on counselling
The second phase will be launched on July 29 by the Union Minister of minority affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, who will be in Mumbai for it After a successful 20 per cent increase in the birth rate in the Parsi community after the launch of Jiyo Parsi scheme, the government of India will be soon… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi Phase 2 to focus on counselling
4 Parsi women on their most precious heirloom jewellery and the stories they
A piece of jewellery is more than just an accessory; it is a record of a time, a mood, of lives and loves. And heirloom jewellery, handed lovingly down, is a veritable archive of a family’s history. ELLE asked four women belonging to Mumbai’s Parsi community—characterised as it is by a sense of nostalgia and… Continue reading 4 Parsi women on their most precious heirloom jewellery and the stories they
Rashid Byramji: Legendary "horse whisperer" gets affectionate farewell
Last Sunday was a red letter day in the life of India’s legendary “horse whisperer“ Rashid Byramji. After regaling three generations of horseracing fans, the master craftsman retired from the game, officially. Article by Usman Rangeela | Times of India Although the racing world knew him as a horse trainer, Byramji was in fact a… Continue reading Rashid Byramji: Legendary "horse whisperer" gets affectionate farewell
Roda Mehta: AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award Acceptance Speech
Today, Roda Mehta will be presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI). Roda is an integral part of Ogilvy India’s history and one of the architects of the success and reputation we enjoy today Each of you should know her story and join us in congratulating an Ogilvy legend… Continue reading Roda Mehta: AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award Acceptance Speech
Parsi Paghdis and Phetas: Armin Pooniwalla
If there is one piece of our daily attire that has practically disappeared in the last century, it is headgear. And nowhere is it more noticeable, than the Parsis. Every single picture of Parsis right up to the early 1950’s saw the men with headgear. Mostly the paghdi or pheta adorned the crown of every… Continue reading Parsi Paghdis and Phetas: Armin Pooniwalla
Honour or Undermine: Your Choice
When I read ‘This is how USA treats Indian Military Veterans’ by Lt Gen Vijay Oberoi in the May 2017 issue of “Fauji India”, I could not help but write about the experiences of my husband and I over the last 20+ years. Article by Zenobia Panthaki It was the 28th of May, 2008 We… Continue reading Honour or Undermine: Your Choice
Lily Has Left the Kitchen: The last Parsi cook in Ahmedabad looks back at better days
The kitchen of the Zoroastrian Ladies Cooperative Society (ZLCS), in a busy lane in Khanpur in the walled city of Ahmedabad, is brimming with activity. In a corner of the impeccably clean kitchen is a woman on a roti-making marathon. As the vessels pile up, another woman ensures that they are washed immediately and dried… Continue reading Lily Has Left the Kitchen: The last Parsi cook in Ahmedabad looks back at better days
